POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1923. No. 38. VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— Lieut- Col. A. Oxborow, Case No. 1, 12- 2- 23, is identical with Arthur Oxborrow, C. R. O. No. M/ 7104 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 34, 12- 3- 23, for portrait and description, etc. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— L Division.— Case No. 4, 29- 12- 20 cancelled. Francis Dawson, C. R. O. No. S/ 131425, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 3.— Y Division.— For shopbreaking ( post office, forcing front door with jemmy) and stealing safe and contents.— Edward Lucy, aliases Edwin Lucy, John McCann, William Edward McCann, Charles Braddon, William Edwards and Young Ted Lucy, C. R. O. No. 2495- 01, Case No. 93, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1881, 5ft. 2£ in., stout build, c'. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, blue suit, blue melton overcoat, bowler hat, boots, smart appearance. A general dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, wounding, larceny and minor offences on C, E and Y. Has also con. at HAMBURG for a minor offence. Inf. to C. R. O. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ( ISLE OF ELY). 4. March ( Co.).— For cyclestealing.— Ernest Tuck, b. 1907 ( looks older), 5ft. 7in., thin build, c. pale, h. brown, scar 1. side neck caused by scald ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey overcoat with velvet collar, It. grey cap, white cotton shirt with black pin stripe, soft white collar, mauve and black crocheted tie, black boots. A cabinet maker's apprentice. Has expressed his intention of joining Royal Navy or merchant service. Absconded 16th inst. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, March. CHESHIRE. 5.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Elizabeth Barlow, Case No. 138, 21- 3- 23, is identical with Elizabeth Barlow, C. R. O. No. 133- 05, b. 1849, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A servant; native of Surrey. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BIRKENHEAD, LYNN ( Elizabeth Mullen), PRESTON ( Elizabeth Moore) and MALVERN ( Elizabeth Barlow). Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. DERBYSHIRE. 6.— Derby ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and 10s. by false pretences, 19th and 20th inst., at Long - Eaton.— Charlie Mitchell, aliases Charles Rogers, Batute, Brooks, C. F. Johnson, George Roberts, Tom Sullivan, Jackson, Charles Cousens, Charles Douglas, Charles Souter, Sutor, Charles Johnson, Charlie Wright and Charles Sullivan, C. R. O. No. 5- 22, Cases Nos. 45, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), and 7, 21- 3- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 6iin., thick set, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, moustache ( clipped short) It. brown, scar rt. jaw, has noticeable prominent tooth, very plausible ; dress, black suit, dk. velour hat ( greasy), white stiff collar and cuffs, black tie, black and white check socks and army boots with toe- caps ( formerly'brown). A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. larceny at HAVANT ( Reginald Riddett), BRIGHTON ( George Charles Riddout), KIDDER- MINSTER ( Charles George Rennett), LYDNEY, READING ( Charlie Mitchell) and TAUNTON ( Charles Robinson). Called on loser and asked for lodgings until August, as he was engaged superintending work on cable track. Left follow- ing morning, and borrowed 10s., saying he would repay same when he had cashed cheque. In possession of gent's New Hudson bicycle, stay missing from rear mudguard, patch on outer cover front wheel, mackintosh fastened on back. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. works, small dent edge of outer case.— A Man who gave name of Joe Smith, b. 1873 to 1875, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, h. brown ( turning grey), clean shaven, bad teeth, hollow cheeks, long chin, tattoo marks rt. wrist; dress, navy blue suit ( well worn), grey trilby hat, linen collar, dk. tie with small bar brooch, It. coloured socks, • shoes. Obtained lodgings, stated he was the new manager at Stead and Simpson's Boot Shop ( false). Shared bed with loser, left the house ostensibly to go to business, and failed to return. Inf. to the C. C., Hereford. KENT. 10.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).— Case No. 3, 27- 9- 20, cancelled. George Lancing not now wanted. DEVONSHIRE. 7.— Torquay ( Co.).- Man who gave name of Kenneth Thomas, Case No. 95, 23- 3- 23, is identical with James Edwards, C. R. O. No. 3253- 01, Cases Nos. ( 17, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), and 62, 31- 12- 15, b. 1879, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar over rt. eye and rt. back neck, 1st rt. finger bent inwards ,1st 1. finger crooked, A. G. A. 1. forearm. A clerk ; native of Whittle- le- Woods. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, forgery and horsestealing at PRESTON, REIGATE ( James Edwards), EASTBOURNE, HOVE ( James Richards). FOLKESTONE, BLACKPOOL ( Archibald Grivin Armstrong) and WALLASEY ( Arthur Cookson). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crook, Torquay. GLOPOHSTERSHIRE . 8.— Bristol ( City).- Alfred Frederick Percival Early, Case No. 4, 23- 3- 23, is identical with Alfred Early, C. R. O. No. 15777- 22, b. 1900, 5ft. 5£ in„ t<. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of housebreaking, cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence at INVERNESS ( Alfred Frank Percival Early) and BRISTOL ( Alfred Early). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. HEREFORDSHIRE. f ' 9.— Hereford ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) 22nd or 23rd inst., gent's white metal keyless watch, Swiss make, luminous dial, glass cover on YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 11.— Hull ( City).— Case No. 15, 14- 3- 23, can- celled. Henry Lincoln found drowned PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 12.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as James Albert Campbell with larceny.— Albert Campbell, C. R. O. No. 16612- 14, b. 1871, 5ft. 8| in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at NEWTOWN ( Montgomery). 13.— Remanded at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with Iraud.— Reginald Barras Tomlinson, C. R. O. No. S/ l 14849, b. 1870, 6ft., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTHAMPTON. 14.— Remanded at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with larceny and fraud.— Charles Pilgrim, alias Ernest Charles Pilgrim, Charles Cox and Frank Smart, C. R. O. No. 1515- 11, b. 1887, 5ft. lOJin., c. tresh, h. brown, e. dk. grey, scar pomt of nose, J. of forehead and back of neck. A horsedealer; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, robbery with violence, receiving, fraud, forgery, housebreaking and a minor offence at LEICESTER, WORCESTER, HULL and on K. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 15 — Remanded at Huddersfield ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with attempting to obtain money by false pretences ( begging letter). - Frank Crawford, alias Francis Biggin Crawford, C. R. O. No. 21( 54- 96, Case No. 246, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1866, 5ft. 9Jin., c. pale, h. and e. grey, scar over rt. eye and under chin. A cahvasser ; native of Elsecar. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and attempted fraud at ASHTON ( Frederick Valentine Rose), HUDDERSFIELD, LEEDS ( Frank Crawford) and on E. 16.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as John Robson with attempted fraud— Alexander Feeley, C. R. O. No. 18249- 16, b. 1873, 5ft. 2 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, Hag, thistle, etc., 1. forearm. A china and glass rivetter ; native of Worcester. Pre. con. of fraud, possessing forged dies and minor offences at BURTON- ON- TRENT, LIVERPOOL, MAN- CHESTER ( Alexander Feeley), NEWCASTLE ( Co.) ( John Allmark) and MlLVERTON ( John Carrol). 17.— Remanded at Chippenham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as Arthur Thomas with larceny.— Jolm James, aliases Frank Card and Frank Chard, C. R. O. No. S/ 96665, b. 1852, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. hazel, face pock marked, mole near rt. eye, hammer toes both feet. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CIRENCESTER ( John James), BRIS- TOL ( Arthur Thomas) and on W. 18— Remanded at Crediton ( Co) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with buggery. Charles Richards, C. R. O. No. 15706- 15, b. 1887, 5ft. 6Jii ., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, o. hazel. An engine driver ; native of PetiAance. Pre. con. of larceny at LLANELLY and EPWORTH. 1,9.— Remanded at Gloucester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as Albert Henry Smart, with larceny.- William Osborne, C. R. O. No. 14595- 15, b. 1892, 5ft. 8| in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. grey. - Native of Canada. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cyclestealing at STOCKTON- ON- TEES ( Robert Henry Sedgwick), DARLINGTON, DURHAM ( Robert Henry Sedgewick), DURSLEY, CANTER- BURY, BOSTON ( Robert Henry Smart) and WESTBURY ( William Osborne). 20.— Remanded at Wakefield ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Archibald Williamson Bennett with larceny, welshing.- Archibald William- son, alias George Williamson, C. R. O. No. 13588- 22, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny ( welshing), larceny, assault by stabbing and a minor offence at LANARK, GLASGOW ( Archibald Williamson) and AYR ( Archibald Bennett). 21.— Remanded at Stourbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Richard Dwyer with being in possession of firearms without certificate.— Jim Higgins, aliases James Higgins and Jack Quinn, C. R. O. No. 13595- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A seaman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on H and K. 22.— At Bath ( City), charged with larceny.— Dorothy Ellen Hood, C. R. O. No. 10707- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny on X. 23.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with being found with intent, etc.— William Greer, C. R. O. No. 14229- 16, b. 1879, oft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. black, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow and rt. side face. A book- maker ; native of Middlesbrough. Pre. con. of larceny ( person) and minor offences at LEEDS, MANCHESTER, NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE, LINCOLN, EDINBURGH and DONCASTER. 24.— Remanded at Stony Stratford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with fraud.— Charles Robert Banks, C. R. O. No. 3649- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scars on face. A motor mechanic ; native of Hythe. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and minor offences at LYNDHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, CHRIST- CHURCH and WARMINSTER. 25.— At Folkestone ( Boro.), charged with attempted carnal knowledge.— William Arthur Slade, alias Charles Davis, C. R. O. No. 21814- 17, b. 1871, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( bald patches), e. blue, scar back rt. of head, end Ist and 2nd rt. fingers and back rt. thumb. A painter ; native of New Zealand. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent assault and a minor offence at SOUTH- END- ON- SEA, CHATHAM ( William Arthur Slade), ROCHESTER ( Arthur William Slade) and on R. Has also cons, for theft and indecent assault at JOHANNESBURG ( Arthur Slade). 26— At Seaforth ( Co.), charged as Fred Osborne with larceny.— Charles Russell, alias Charles Buchanan, C. R. O. No. 3422- 99, Case No. 301, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1852, 5ft. 5£ i)., c. fresh, h. iron- grey, e. brown- hazel, bullet wound scars rt. jaw and 1. temple. A bookbinder; 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. native of Brighton. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and minor offences at LEAMINGTON, FOLKE- 8TONE, HASTINGS ( Henry James Duggan), SALFORD ( Henry Phillips), CAMBRIDGE ( Thomas Smith). CARNARVON ( Frank Armitage), BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick William Russell), LIVERPOOL ( William Henry Simpson), KIRK- HAM ( William Adams), CHESTER, READING ( James Duggan), CHERTSEY ( Charles Russell) and on R and X. 27.— Remanded at Peterborough ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as John Seymour with larceny— lodgings.— William Hailes, alias John Williams, C. R. O. No. 1567- 09, Case No. 240, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1889, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, lost 1st rt. finger. A shoe repairer; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and receiving at NEW- CASTLE- ON- TYNE, WALLSEND, ALNWICK, TODMORDEN ( William Hails), MARGATE ( William Hailes) and on X. 28.— Remanded at Wigan ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Joseph Molloy with shop- breaking and larceny.— James Bradley, C. R. O. No. 2081- 07, b. 1885, 5ft. ejin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek, heart, J. M., etc., 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Liverpool. Pre. • con. of shopbreaking, larceny, attempted larceny, arson and minor offences at BOLTON, BURY ( James Bradley), NEWTON- LE- WILLOWS, MANCHESTER,' OLDHAM, STRANGEWAYS, NANTWICH, LEIGH ( Joseph Molloy), RUN- CORN ( James Molloy), RIPLEY, WARRING- TON, WEST BROMWICH ( Thomas King) and BLACKBURN ( John Jones). 29.— At Bournemouth ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Arthur Henry Pinson, C. R. O. No. S/ 161577, b. 1865, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Southampton. Pre. con. of larceny at CLACTON- ON- SEA. 30.— Remanded at Peterborough ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as Ethel Norris with larceny — lodgings.— Ethel Hardcastle, alias Ethel Beatrice Taylor, C. R. O. No. S/ 31961, b. 1887 , 5ft. lin., sallow, h. brown, e. grey. A servant; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on S and X. 31.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as George Edward Reid with larceny.— George Vass, aliases George Bass and Harry Cox, C. R. O. No. 17317- 14, b. 1878, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, boil scar rt. back. neck. A porter; native of Waterloo. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud on railway and minor offences at LEICESTER ( George Edward Vass), DON- CASTER ( George Edward Reid), GUILDFORD ( George Read), PORTSMOUTH ( George Frazer), MAIDSTONE ( George Fraser) and on B, C, D, E, L and X. 32.— Remanded at Dunbar ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with fraud.— Walter James Hadley, aliases James Evans, James Cole, James Drew, William Andrews, William Palmer, James Gale, James Harvey, James Clarke and Harry Shaw, C. R. O. No. 2088- 01, Case No. 100, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.)., b. 1878, 5it. 7in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose, boil scar 1. chee. tr heart pierced with anchor rt. forearm. A painter and decorator ; native of Canterbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at ST. AUSTELL, SALTASH, PENRHYN, CANTERBURY, HARBLEDOWN, GODALMING, NEW ROMNEY, FOLKESTONE, TRURO ( Walter James Hadley), TAUNTON ( Charles Herbert Bushell), OXFORD and WARE- HAM ( Walter Hadley). 33.— At Chepstow ( Co.), charged with attempted carnal knowledge.— William John Jones, C. R. O. No. 4714- 16, b. 1894, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A baker; native of Chepstow. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CHESTER, CHEPSTOW, NEWPORT ( Boro.) and GLOU- CESTER. 34.— Remanded at Leigh ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Hugh Beatty with house- breaking.— Hugh Beattie, C. R. O. No. 2230- 00, b. 1857, 5ft. 4$ in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A fitter ; native of St. Helens. Pre. con. of house- breaking, shopbreaking and countinghousebreaking at ST. HELENS and WARRINGTON. 35.— Remanded at Penarth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as John Sproule with wounding with intent.— James Black, alias John Simpson, C. R. O. No. 2438- 15( b. 1890, 5ft. 5iin., c. ruddy, h. red, e. blue, scar 1. back head, crucifix, flowers, Winnie, etc. rt., female 1. forearm. A seaman ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent' assault and minor offences at BOURNEMOUTH, SALISBURY, STRATFORD- ON- AVON ( James Black) and on A. 36.— Remanded at Derby ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Alec E. Berry with larceny.— Alec Ernest Wing Berry, C. R. O. No. 6440- 22, b. 1902, 6ft. lin., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing and larceny at BULLINGDON. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 37.— Remanded at Bedford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst.. charged with cyclestealing.— Randolph Cooper Spencer, C. R. O. No. 9636- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. temple, rt. thumb deformed. A car conductor ; native of Kettering, where he has cons, for similar offences. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 38.— C Division.— Remanded at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 29th inst., charged with obtaining £ 21 5B. 1 Id. by fraud ( worthless cheque). — John Richard Cooper ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1894, 4ft. 9in.. slim build, h. dk.. e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, grey overcoat. A jockey. Inf. to C. R. O. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 39.— Liverpool ( City).- Thomas Heald, Case No. 140, 21- 3- 23, is identical with Thomas Heald, C. R. O. No. 3713- 15, b. 1879, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, lost all fingers rt. hand. Pre. con. of larceny at BARROW- IN- FURNESS. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS. 40.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— William Hailes, C. R. O. No. 1567- 09, Case No. 2, 24- 5- 22. See also Case No. 27 current issue. 41.— M. P. D., Y Division.— Charles Woodman, C. R. O. No. 1941- 07, Case No. 136, 10- 1- 23, and remanded at North London Pol. Ct. till 31st inst. 42.— Buckinghamshire. Bletchley ( Co.).— Charles Robert Banks, C. R. O. No. 3649- 22, Cases Nos. 118, 21- 3- 23, and 7 ( Leicester), 26- 3- 23. See also Case No. 24 current issue. 43— Durham, Durham ( Co.).— Walter James Hadley, C. R. O. No. 2088- 01, Cases Nos. 60, 5- 3- 23 ; 80 ( Gainsborough), 5- 2- 23 ; 131 ( Burton- on- Trent), 24- 1- 23 ; 17 ( Leamington), 22- 1- 23 ; 106 ( W'olverhampton), 19- 1- 23; 125 ( Chelmsford), 30- 10- 22 ; and 86 ( Canterbury), 25- 9- 22. See also Case No. 32 current issue. 44.— Essex, Colchester ( Boro.).— W. White, Case No. 4, 5- 3- 23, and identical with Charles Bedwell, C. R. O. No. 2271- 09. 45.— Isle of Man, Douglas ( Co.).— Man who gave name of F. R. Cawthorne, Case No. 108. 14- 3- 23, and identical with Frank Reginald Cawthorne, sentenced at Harrogate Pol. Ct.. 13- 3- 23, to 1 mo. impt. for fraud. Now C. R. O. No. 4746- 23. 46.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Jacobus Petus Van Dyn, C. R. O. No. 1939- 23, Case No. 35, 23- 3- 23. 47.- Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Thomas Deasey, C. R. O. No. 9537- 20, Case No. 121, 21- 3- 23, and remanded till 29th inst. 48.— Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).- Arthur McGreavy, Case No. 15, 7- 6- 22, and identical with Arthur McGreavy, C. R. O. No. 15221- 16. See Case also No. 10, 29- 1- 23. 49. - Shropshire, Shrewsbury ( Co.).— George Foster, Case No. 103, 23- 3- 23 and identical with George Foster, C. R. O. No. S/ 120016. 50.— Surrey, Reigate ( Boro.).— Alfred Marshall, C. R. O. No. 1256,09, Case No. 75, 24- 1- 23. See also Case No. 32, 19- 3- 23. 51.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Huddersfield ( Boro.).— William Greer, C. R. O. No. 14229- 16, Case No. 116, 15- 11- 22. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— S Division. — 22nd inst., by fiatbreaking ( breaking glass of front door).— Lady's gold cigar- ette- case ; do. matchbox ( both engine- turned) ; diamond brooch, long tapered ends, large stone in centre, graduated stones towards ends ; diamond and platinum heart shaped pendant, true lover's knot attached ; turquoise and diamond bangle, stones alternate ; bracelet, set row sapphires with row diamonds either side ; pair diamond earrings, platinum setting, screw attachments ; 2 single half- hoop diamond rings ; 1 double do. ; 2 turquoise and diamond dress do. ; diamond and sapphire crossover do. ; 2 expanding gold watch bracelets ; diamond pendant, mounted in platinum, platinum chain attached, with two connecting chains of diamonds; lady's gold watch, small gold bow attached ; 2 silver chain bags; gold half- hunter watch; beaver cloak with pouch back ; skunk muff and wrap ; ermine wrap ; grey silver fox do. ; 2 evening frocks, pink and flame colour; afternoon do., blue georgette ; white crepe- de- chine nightdress ; pink do. knickers and chemise. Inf. to C. R. O. 53.— V Division.— 23rd inst.— Silver cigar- box, P. T. W. on lid, Presented by Stuart Annon on inside ; silver cigarette do., P. W. thereon, crest— stag and eagle's claw ; silver christening bowl, 14in. high, round base, names William, Peter, Brittain, John, Forward, Richard. Shirley, Kathleen, Mary, P. F. Wessell, thereon; silver Winchester do., pig thereon ; silver tray, round with crest— stag and arm holding sheaf; do., round, 18in. across, plain ; gent's blue serge over- coat, West, Bond Street, W., makers, on tab. Inf. to C. R. O. * BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 54.— Slough ( Co.).— 24th inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key).— Lady's gold watch, centre of ft^ e white, chased ; do., small, gold face ; do. neckchain, gold cross attached; silver plated safety razor ; and £ 2. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. CHESHIRE. 55.— Hazel Grove ( Co.).— 17th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with jemmy), at Stockport Etchells.— Lady's 18ct. lever watch, ohased back j do. wristlet, mother- o'- pearl finish, leather strap ; pair 18ct. drop earrings ; pair 9ct. cuff links, monogram E. H.; 9ct. stud, set diamond; do., plain ; 9ct. brooch, small round ; 15ct. do., long ; garnet do., star setting ; 9ct. do., set lily of the valley in pearls ; do., set amethyst; amber do., gold safety chain attached ; antique do., turquoise flowers on opaque stone ; 9ct. do., set amethyst, chain attached ; 9ct. pendant, set pearls, chain attached ; string of amber beads, oval shaped ; string of ivory do., round ; string of pink coral do. ; string Ciro pearls : 9ct. scarf ring, set 2 diamonds. Inf. to Supt. Sudlow, Hazel Grove. 56.-— Runcorn ( Co.).— Between 20th and 24th inst., from bungalow ( forcing back door with instrument), at Dutton.— Long brass telescope, in leather case, Ross, London, stamped thereon ; 20 gramophone records, in case ; B. S. A. air gun. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. DENBIGHSHIRE. 57.— Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— 23rd inst., at Tanlan.— Gent's bicycle, enamelled black with red line, line worn off in parts, 28in. wheels, Fitzpatrick tyre ( red) front wheel ( almost new), back tyre much worn, straight handle- bars ( plated, no grips), rubber pedals, front wheel brake.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1889, about 5ft. 10in., slender build, c. f/ esh, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, brown suit, fawn coloured raincoat, trilby hat, collar and tie. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Colwyn Bay. DERBYSHIRE. 58.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 38, 26- 3- 23. Amended inf.— John Newall, Joseph Morgan and Thomas Lewis not now suspected. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. 59.— Derby ( Co.).— 22nd inst., from clothes line, at Long Eaton.— Brown velvet plush door curtain, border about 6in. deep with reddish tint, lined gold coloured sateen, about 8ft. long, 4ft. wide, about lOin. turned over at top, very heavy. Inf. to Insp. Aves, Derby. DURHAM. 60.— South Shields ( Boro.).— Between 18th and 20th inst., from wireless cabin ( forcing door with instrument).— Single watch receiver, stamped Wednesday, Mareh 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— mntinued. G. P. O. on back of lead band ; brown adjustable receiver, stamped 2000 W. ; long X- ray wooden tube box with sliding lid, size 12in. x 5in. x 4in. inside, 2 clips, plush covered ; 7 Mullord ora bulbs, long pattern ; 2 extra udium bulbs, ball pattern ( 1 tinted brown) ; black gridleak, Uin. long; great condenser ; variable condenser ; 2 inter- valve transformers; motor headlight bulb, marked 12- 14 V. ; do., marked 6- 8 V. Inf. to the C. C., South Shields. 01. South Shields ( Boro.).— 19th or 20th inst., by shopbreaking ( breaking back window).— Black portmanteau ( old), new strap ljin. wide, Will Crawford, Sunderland, on one side ; gent's dk. fawn raincoat, 2 outer and 3 inner pockets, may have Jarrow & Hebburn Co- operative Society on tab inside collar ; gent's blue serge suit, 4 pockets ; pair lady's brown stockings ; 2 pairs of lady's black do. ; 14 rubber collars ; saddler's gauge knife. Inf. to the C. C., South Shields. KENT. 02. Canterbury ( Co.).— Between 14th and 24th inst., from monument in Harbledown Cemetery.— Polished gunmetal sun- dial, weight about 61bs., size 12 x 12in., Hora Fugit on face, may have maker's name Francis, Grays Inn Road, on back. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 63.— Accrington ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window wth instrument). — Lady's 18ct. keyless expanding wristlet watch, gate pattern, safety catch attached, plain white face, Roman numerals ; lady's 9ct. hunter watch, chased, No. 24755, white dial, Roman numerals, gold hands ; , ladv's long gold chain, with gold bar every 4in. ; lady's gold bar brooch ; lady's 22ct. engagement ring, claw setting, set 4 diamonds; lady's 9ct. ring, set 2 diamonds, dk. blue stone in centre ; lady's gold ring, set 2 rubies, 3 pearls arm coloured stone in centre ; lady's brown pigskin purse, 5in. long, clasp fastener ; lady's gold cameo ring; lady's steel chain bag ; lady's long gold neckchain; chain and bar pattern ; lady's round brooch, size of shilling piece, set about 20 turquoise, raised centre; set men's gold studs, chased ; lady's black enamelled brooch, gold bar across centre ; lady's 22ct. bracelet, curb pattern, lin. wide, 3 diamonds set at intervals, initials M. H. H. thereon ; lady's gold do., curb pattern, whistle, anchor and cross attached ; lady's gold mourning ring, square top ; lady's 9ct. ring, claw setting, set 2 r jbies, diamond in centre ; lady's 15ct. plain do., set 3 corals ; gold cameo brooch, studded with pearls; black enamelled bracelet, silver lined, Gott Permit thereon ; 6 gent's white hand- kerchiefs ; gent's black and grey silk knitted tie ; gent's blue and black silk do. ; and about 6s. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 64.— Bolton ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., from tool shed at Little Hulton.— Smoothing plane, marked Gleave, Oldham- street, Manchester, Estab- lished 1833 ; punch, marked word Portcullis ; 4 wood chisels ( 1 with a split handle and marked Ward Cast Steel) ; old hand saw, fine teeth ; brace with 6 bits ; small hammer; large do. ; 2 beech spokeshaves ( 1 marked Flather). Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. 65.— Burnley ( Boro.).— 20th inst., by house- breaking ( supposed duplicate key).— American gold dress ring, set about 5 rubies, surrounded by pearls, claw setting, ring broken at back ; small American gold keeper do., engraved all around with hearts and flowers ; gold dress do., set ruby, surrounded by about 8 - brilliants, in square claw setting ; and gold keeper do., far worn.-- Suspicion is attached to A Boy, b. about 1911, 4ft. 6 to 8in., c. and h. fair, round face ; dress, dk. clothes, knickers, clogs and dk. school cap. Calls at houses collecting old newspapers. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 66.- Rochdale ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., from shop at Middleton.— Large dk. skunk fur, about 30 tails, lined black brocaded silk ( can be worn either as cape or short coat). Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 67.— Pontypool ( Co.).— 22nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with instrument), at Pontnewynydd.— Lady's leather handbag, con- taining 2 leather purses; 18ct. plain bangle, initialled R. S. ; 18ct. engagement ring, set pearls ; 18ct. dress do. ; 18ct. keeper do., ivy leaf pattern ; 18ct. brooch, shape of leaf, set pearls ; do., bird engraved thereon ; gent's silver watch, Lankin, Davies & Co., Birmingham, on dial; gent's English lever do. ; gent's metal do. ; do., gold colour; gent's 18 « *. albert, double link; gent's metal chain, snake pattern ; Exchequer Bond for £ 200, War Savings certificate book, containing 10 War 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Savings certificates in name of John and Ruth Saunders ( both issued at Pontnewynydd) ; and € 34. Inf. to Supt. Barry. Pontypool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 68.— Peterborough ( City).— 22nd inst., xby shop- breaking ( forcing back window).— Black Ingersoll Radiolite motor watch, illuminated dial; 3 handle- bar fitting do., plain dial for motor cycle ; gent's wristlet Radiolite Ingersoll do. ; lady's wristlet do., white dial; Voltalite lighting set, self genera- ting ; Helco cycle lighting do. ; Deklalite in- exhaustible pocket torch ; Only torch, complete ; Hash lamp ; Miller acetylene lamp, Cetolite, nickel plated ; Lucas acetylene do., plated, No. 260. T : do., Aceta Major ; Gillette safety razor ; Valet do., plated case ; Clemak do., combination set ( includ- ing stropping machine) ; 8 cycle tubes, marked Clearance : 4 Renshaw do., 28 x 1 Jin. ; Patch Quick motor cycle outfit; voltmeter ; 2 Lodges Aero sparking plugs. Inf. to the C. C., Peterborough. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 69.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 24th inst., by office- breaking ( duplicate key).— Two £ 5 Bank of England notes ; £ 81 in £ 1 and 10s. Treasury notes ; £ 8 in halfpenny postage stamps ; £ 29 in one penny do. ; £ 30 in three halfpenny do. ; £ 2 in two- penny do. ; £ 3 in threepenny do. ; sheet five- penny do. ; £ 6 in sixpenny do. ; £ 9 in ninepenny do. ; £ 6 in one shilling do. ; £ 20 in tenpenny Health Insurance do. ; £ 22 10s. in ninepenny do. ; £ 15 in one and threepenny Unemployment do. ; £ 9 10s. in nine- pence halfpenny do. ; £ 4 5s. in eight pence half- penny do. ; £ 22 8s. in National Savings certificates, Nos. G/ 8 284770 to 284806 ; office date stamp of St. Matthew's sub- post office ; and £ 2 16s. 6d. silver. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SURREY. 70.— Reigate ( Boro.).— 23rd or 24th inst., by garagebreaking.— Bosch magneto ; magneto drive house ; timing gears ; generator ; and high tension wires. Inf. to the C. C., Reigate. 71.— Hersham ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking, at Walton- on- Thames.— Diamond ring, rose pattern, centre diamond surrounded smaller diamonds ; tie- pin, large carbuncle with gold setting, antique design; pair gold sleeve- links, plain, lozenge shape ; amethyst and pearl brooch, design of fruit and leaves, with amethyst for fruit and seed pearls on leaves. Inf. to Supt. Galloway, Hersham. WARWICKSHIRE. 72.— Solihull ( Co.).— By housebreaking ( breaking window with instrument). — Two oval hair brushes, 2 clothes do., round hand mirror, about Sin. diameter ( backs inlaid on outside edge with silver, tortoiseshell centres) ; silver luminous wristlet watch, with expanding silver bangle, Roman numerals ; thin gold pendant chain and octagon shaped pendant with Cape ruby centre stone and dropper ; gold brooch to match with 3 Cape rubies ; 9ct. tie- pin, diamond shape, small diamond in centre, made from earring ; 9ct. tie- pin, crescent of pearls with ruby star centre of crescent; 3 pairs engraved gold sleeve- links ; set ( 6) waistcoat buttons, gold edged, mother- o'- pearl centres ; 9ct. bar brooch, small ruby in centre of bar ; do., amethyst in centre of bar ; do., with small diamond centre of bar. Inf. to Supt. Carbis, Solihull. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. YORKSHIRE. 73.— Leeds ( City).— 23rd inst., " Wolseley," 1921 model. WR- 9176. Engine No. 31041. 10.4 H. P. Worm drive* Two seater body with dickey seat at rear. Colour grey, khaki coloured hood; upholstery dk. brown leather. Sankey wheels. Michelin tyres. Spare Sankey wheel with Dunlop Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— row/ rf. tyre, on off side running board. Motor Union badge on radiator cap. Two head and two side electric lamps. Bulb and electric horns. Wind- screen. Threo speeds. Excise Licence, 10- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Driving Licences in name of Mr. J. H. Littlewood, 52, Estcourt Avenue, Headingley, Leeds, and Mrs. Littlewood, in inside flap of door on car. Full kit of motor tools, gallon tin of oil, new^ Kismet pump, pair gent's cricket trousers, gent's rubber overcoat, locked in dickey of ear. No. 0228. 4J H. P. Chain drive. P. and M. sidecar. Colour pale green. Scratched on front of sidecar body. Petrol tank pale green with P. and M. thereon ; upholstery green leather. Upturned handle- bars, A. A. badge thereon. Kenshall (? Kempshall) tyres. Lucas acetylene lighting set. Magneto painted red. Black hand- grips. Three brakes including front rim brake. B rooks saddle. Kick start. Aluminium foot- rests with leg shields attached. Horn on handle- bars. Excise Licence, January, 1923, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— W Division.— 24th inst., " Douglas," 1923 model, solo. XM- 8846. Frame No. 58634. Engine No. 56933. 2J H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour black, aluminium tank with blue lines. Two speed gear. Cowey speedometer. A. A. badge No. 348201. Two tool bags. Horn on handlebars. Carrier on rear. Hutchinson tyres. Amae carburettor. E. I. C. magneto. Excise Licence, February, 1923, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. LEICESTERSHIRE . 75.— Leicester ( City).— 22nd inst., " Triumph," solo, Model H. BC- 6675. Frame No. 325294. Engine No 85683. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Usual Triumph colour. Dropped handle- bars. Dunlop studded tyres. Two tool bags at rear. Magneto lighting set. Cowey speedometer. Foot- rests. Lamps at front and rear. Loser holds Registration Book. PERTHSHIRE. 76.— Perth ( Co.).— Within the past three weeks, probably on 23rd or 24th inst., " Edmund," solo, 1922 model. ES- 4959. Frame No. 2/ 605. Engine Blackburn, model 3 ( B) No. L. 2728. 2| H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour black, painted gold lines, blue tank. Semi T. T. handle- bars. Lucas horn No. 60. Usual lamps attached. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE. 77.— Leeds ( City).— 26th inst., " P. and M," Combination, 1922 model A. NW- 15. Engine PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. ESSEX. 78.— Epping ( Co.).— Found in possession of Frank Robertson, C. R. O. No. 511- 10, Case No. 28, 23- 3- 23.— New metal watch, Swiss make with double metal albert attached; pair chamois leather gloves, new, E. E. 9728 and E. E. 148 marked inside. Inf. to Supt. Ellis, Epping. PROPERTY TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Oldham ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 135, 21- 3- 23. George Hartley, C. R. O. No. 266- 97. Additional property.— Rolled gold cuff- links, round and oval buttons, round button inset with mother- of- pearl and metal design ; gold or gold cased cuff- link, with oval buttons ( 1 plain, J. W. engraved thereon ; 1 glass fronted, floral design and J. W. thereon) ; 18ct. cuff- links, plain oval buttons, J. D. engraved thereon ; 15ct. tie- pin, set pearl in small circular setting of gold ; gold tie- pin, square section pin, 3fin. long, semi- transparent oval stone, stone fin. long, . and Jin. wide ; grey tweed suit, dk. material, fit man about 5ft. 3in., trousers turned- up, 2 side and 1 hip pockets, 4 pockets in vest, small lapels^ bottom side, 2 inside breast and match pockets, black Italian lining, sleeves lined striped material; dk. brown cloth do., 2 side and hip pockets in trousers, pocket linings yellow, permanent turn- ups, 4 pockets in vest, coat collar soft roll, outside breast and 2 side pockets, inside 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONER— cntd breast and match pockets, sleeves turned- up about lin. ; pair gent's underpants, Shamrock, Unshrink- able on tab ; gent's undervest, long sleeves ; white scarf, about 46in. in length, tassel fringe and laundry mark in centre, near to one edge W. L. P. or W. L. F. ; white shirt, with faint blue stripe, Burberrys, Ltd., on neck tab, size 4£, tab bearing name Isherwood in red letters upon white ground sown below neckband ; soft collars, double, silk faced, bearing laundry mark R. 752. N Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. PROPERTY FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80.— T Division.— 22nd inst., in a field.— Empty safe, 24in. by 17in. by I5in., sides painted green, front brown, top forced and maker's plate missing. May be proceeds of shopbreaking or warehouse- breaking. Inf. to C. R. O. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 81.— Newport ( Boro.).— Case No. 81, 7- 3- 23, cancelled. Bicycle claimed. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 82.— Wakefield ( City).— 23rd or 24th inst., from stable ( breaking padlock).— Chestnut horse, 14.2 hands, aged, burn scar and hair burned off fetlock hind leg ; set harness, silver mounted ; flat oart ( known as Bradford cart), side boards and back board, plate with Thomas Armstrong, Wakefield, thereon ; 7 dk. grey army rugs.— Suspicion is attached to A Man known as George, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 2 or 3in., stiff build, c. fresh, clean shaven; dress, dk. grey coat and vest, khaki trousers, grey cap, wore 3 medal ribbons. Stated a seaman ; believed native of Hull. Expressed intention of proceeding to Liverpool. Inf. to the C. C., Wakefield. MISCELLANEOUS. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 83.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below described man is sought for the purpose of serving summons for wife desertion.— William James Archard, C. R. O. No. M/ 7114, b. about 1883, about 6ft., slender build, c. sallow, h. grey ( nearly white at sides, may now be dyed brown), e. ( sunken) brown, eyebrows grey, prominent nose, sharp features, G. tattooed one forearm, smart appearance. A watchmaker. May be accom- panied by a woman, b. about 1896, 5ft. 3in., stout build, c. very fresh, h. dk. ( wavy), very smart walker. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. KENT. 84 — Maidstone ( Boro.).— Lionel Victor Poulter, Case No. 76, 23- 3- 23, is identical with Lionel Victor Poulter, C. R. O. No. S/ 146082, b. 1896, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A greengrocer ; native of Rochford. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and cyclestealing at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. ' Inf to the C C., Maidstone. DEATH. 85.— Richard Davies, C. R. O. No. S/ 63023, died at Manchester, 19th inst. Pre. con. of fowlstealing, larceny, consptfacy to defraud and receiving at BILSTON ( Richard Davis), ST. HELENS ( Thomas Haines Thompson) and MANCHESTER ( Richard Harris). Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 RE- CONVICTIONS. 86.- Albert Jones, C. R. O. No. 5342- 21, was sentenced at Oxted ( Co.) P. Sess., 23- 3- 23. to4 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 21 - 3- 23. 87.- Alfred White, C. R. O. No. S/ 58990, was sentenced at Woodbridge ( Co.) P. Sess., 22- 3- 23, to fi weeks impt. See Case No. " 15, 23- 3- 23. 88.— Frank Gosling, C. R. O. No. S/ L? 7353, was sentenced at Woodbridge ( Co.) P. Sess., 22- 3- 23, to 1 mo. impt See Case No. 16, 23- 3- 23. 89.— Edward Cole, C. R. O. No. S/ 122347, was sentenced at West Malling ( Co.) P. Sess., 19- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 16- 3- 23. 90.- James Briggs, C. R. O. No. 1551- 10, was sentenced at Southport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 21- 3- 23. 91.— Harry Marshall, C. R. O. No. 341- 17, was sentenced at Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 21- 3- 23. 92.- Joseph Mason, C. R. O. No. 195- 22, was sentenced at C. L. S., 20- 3- 23. to 3 yrs. pen. for obtaining goods by false pretences ( worthless cheque) ( 2 cases) and larceny ( 2 cases). Twenty other cases in M. P. D., one at Watford and one at Luton were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 26- 2- 23. 93.— Frederick Guy Browne, C. R. O. No. 229- 13, was sentenced at C. C. C., 6- 3- 23, to 4 yrs. pen. for conspiracy, forgery and fraud. See Case No. 23, 3- 1- 23. 96.— Dudley Eric Gore, C. R. O. No. 2592- 23, was sentenced at Wells ( City) Pol. Ct., 22- 3- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 21, 21- 3- 23. 97.— Blanch Ralph, C. R. O. No. S/ 136943, was sentenced at Westminster Fcl. Ct. ( L.), 23- 3- 23, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for attempted fraud and fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 20, 21- 3- 23. 98.— Patrick Keenan, C. R. O. No. 14623- 20, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 21- 3- 23. 99.— Lily Metcalfe, C. R. O. No. 6907- 14, was, at Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 23, bound over for 2 yrs. and placed on Probation. See Case No. 20, 23- 3- 23. 100.— Patrick Churchill, C. R. O. No. 918- 22, was sentenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 128, 21- 3- 23. 101.— Nancy Phoebe Seall, C. R. O. No. 15836- 22, was sentenced at Stroud ( Co.) Pol, Ct., 23- 3- 23,. to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 14, 23- 3- 23. 102.— Harold Berrington, C. R. O. No. 5368- 15, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 3- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 12, 16- 3- 23. 103.— Joseph Pritchard, C. R. O. No. 8610- 21, was sentenced at Smethwick ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 23- 3 23,. to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 11 12- 2- 23. 104.— Dennis Alfred Rushbrook, C. R. O. No. 19014- 22, was sentenced at Glamorganshire Ass., 5- 3- 23, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention for house- breaking. See Case No. 22, 16- 2- 23. 94.— Nellie Jordan, alias Nellie Smith, C. R. O. No. 267- 20, was sentenced at C. L. S., 21- 3- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for larceny ( shoplifting). Pre. con. 105.— Thomas Heeley, C. R. O. No. 61- 0 was, r. t of larceny and minor offences at EASTBOURNE Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 23, dischar ed. Se- andon C, D, G and N. Case No. 33, 23- 3- 23. 95.— George Archibald Rutherford, C. R. O. 106.- Frank Sims, C. R. O. No. 1277- 14, w No. 2591- 23, was sentenced at Wells ( City) Pol. sentenced at Sutton P. Sess. ( L.), 22- 3- 23, to Ct., 22- 3 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 21, 3. 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 3 cases). 21- 3- 23. See Case No. 30, 19- 3- 23 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. LATER INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. H KRTFORDSHIRE. 107.— Watford ( Co.).— 26th inst., by burglary ( window insecure).— George 111. soup tureen, silver fluted edges, standing on 4 legs, lion shaped, 10 to 1 2in. high, weight about 121bs., engraved with coronet and S. M. G. ; silver cuj>, with two handles, I8in. high, lid with knob on top, much ornamented, bearing crest; plain silver mug, capacity 1 pint, with lid and plain handle, about 7 or Sin. high, bearing crest surmounted by a gritlin ; child's silver christening mug, capacity half- pint, 1 handle ; 2 round silver salvers, on 3 legs, chased, bearing crest on centre, surmounted by griffin with motto Fide et verbute ; silver sugar basin, square bottom, 3in. square, fluted, bearing crest and griffin with silver festoons round top silver mustard pot, shape of partridge with 6 small partridges standing round, about 5 to 6in. high, standing on legs, holding cups for salt, pepper, etc., chased feathers ; silver sandwich b JX, 6in. by 3in. by 2in., chased and box lined with silver gilt; 2 plain silver salt cellars, standing on 3 feet similar horse's hoofs, fluted tops ; 2 silver salt spoons ; 2 silver pepper boxes, chased, 3 to 4in. high ; silver biscuit basket, boat shape, rings at each end, openwork, about 12in. long ; 6 large silver apostle spoons, very flat bowls ; 4 silver gilt dessert do., large bowls, chased handles ; 4 large silver do., oyster shaped bowls fluted ; 4 decanters stands, rather shallow, formed of grape vines and leaves, with crest in centre ; large plain silver matchbox, initials S. M. G. thereon ; 2 small silver salvers, each standing on 3 feet ( 1 plain, 1 chased); 2 old Dutch spoons, about 18in. long; small silver basket, shape of flsh, containing 2 small silver fish ; silver milk jug, shape of cow, capacity about 1 gill ; 2 small silver trays ( 1 engraved) ; 2 silver Dutch spoons, square bowls ( 1 with windmill on top of handle, handle of other is broken off) ; plain silver sugar bowl, round shallow pattern, beaded edges ; silver do., with 0 side , on round bottom, fluted ; plain silver bowl, ornamented on inside ; small engraved t& a caddy, capacity about 5 teaspoonfuls ; plain oval shaped tea caddy, similar to above ; 2 silver card- cases ( 1 plain, 1 engraved); square malachite bo\!, lined red velvet, size 3in. by 2in. ; plain silver ink tray, with oval box in the middle, inscribed on the box To the Rev. H. S. Gladstone on resigning the living at Honningham and East Cudenham in 1908; small silver chased candlestick, 6in. high ; small silver thimble ; 10 miniatures in silver cases ( 1 of young lady, about the size of 2s. piece ; 1 of lady age about 40 years, oval shaped ; 1 of child age about three, in white muslin dress, has a lock of hair in back, 7890 on back, oval shape ; 1 of little boy with long curly hair, holding up a watch, oval shape ; 1 of boy age about 9 years, square ; 1 of lady age 40 to 50, folding case ; 1 of gentleman age about 70, in square case, modern ; 1 of young man age 21, wearing Rifle Brigade uniform, oval shaped ; 1 of lady 30 years of age, fair curly hair, oval shaped ; 1 of lady 25 years of age, very dark, wearing red scarf, oval shaped) ; gold box, chased, size 3in. by 3in. by 2in. 2 small china bottles inside ; cameo necklace and brooch ; gold festooned chain necklace, with 7 oval cameos and cameo clasp ; cameo brooch, formed of 3 cameos ; Charles I. £ 1 piece, dated 1642 ; 2 teacloths ( 1 1yd. by 2yds. square, the other liyds. square); £ 4 10s. in notes and silver. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. MISSING. ESSEX. 108. Epping ( Co.).—- Since 24th inst., from his home at Harlow.— Francis John Smith, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7115, b. 1881, 5ft.. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair ( thin on top), heavy ginger moustache, long thin nose ; dress, black or blue jacket, dk. grey tweed trousers, bowler hat, grey army shirt, heavy boots, wore gold rimmed spectacles. An income tax collector. Left home above date, stating he \ i as going to Income Tax Office, Stratford ( L.). He aid not call there and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. Inf. to Supt. Ellis, Epping. OXFORDSHIRE. 109.— Oxford ( Co.).— Case No. 103, 14- 3- 23, cancelled. George White, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7I07, found drowned. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 110.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences,- Elizabeth Wren, b. 1888, 5ft. 1 or 2in., stout build, h. brown, e. grey, round face, Cornish accent; dress, dirty navy blue cloth coat, plush tam- o'- shanter, brown boots or shoes. Believed native of Liskeard, Cornwall. Represented to loser that she was leaving her flat and had authority to let same ( false). Receiyed above amount on account of part of furniture, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 111. Cardiff ( City).— For stealing motor cycle, Case No. 44, 26- 3- 23.- William Edward Bowers, b. about 1890, 5ft, 8 or 9in., slight build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, large nose, 1st rt. finger slightly deformed, London accent; dress, navy blue suit, fawn mackintosh, grey trilby hat with black band, collar and tie, large white muffler, slate coloured stockings, shoes. A motor driver; native of ( believed) Hampshire. Absconded 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HERTFORDSHIRE. 112.- Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For buggery.— Albert Edwards, b. 1881, 5ft. 8Jin„ c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, long pointed nose, dirty irregular teeth, small mole rt. cheek, well spoken ; dress, grey sports coat, blue serge trousers, grey cap, blue striped cotton shirt, soft collar and tie, fawn mackintosh, boots. Native of Ingrave, near Brentwood. Was employed as porter at Ware Union. Has also acted as clerk, assistant dispenser and scout- master. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Maskell, Bishops Stortford. LANARKSHIRE. 113.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheques), between 6th and 12th inst., gent's gold wristlet Waltham watch, square face, No. 234265, movement No. 2114339 ; silver luminous wristlet do., No. 3305928/ 93 ; pair gent's hair brushes, silver and tortoiseshell, with comb complete in case ; hornless gramophone in oak cabinet, ivory plate with J. B. Galbraith & Sons, Ltd., 10, Renfield- street, Glasgow, thereon. - Paymaster Lieutenant Commander A. F. Oxborrow, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. llin., heavy build, c. ruddy, clean shaven, splay- footed ; dress, grey coat and cap. Obtained goods and money from shopkeepers by worthless cheques on London County Westminster & Parr's Bank, Ltd., Chatham Branch. Accompanied by a boy, aged about 12 yrs., and black and white spaniel. Left 12th inst. for Plymouth, afterwards proceeding to Newton Abbot. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 114.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 50 by false pretences. 14th inst.— Fred Foulds, aliases Frank Gifford Knowles and Scholes,. C. R. O. No. 4969- 14, Case No. 7, 18- 11- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( slightly bald on top) and e. brown, clean shaven, slouching gait, very bad teeth ; dress, army overcoat and trousers ( dyed brown), old grey sports coat, blue serge vest, white linen collar, dk. tie, grey mixture muffler, bowler hat, brown boots. A decorator ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud at MANCHESTER ( Fred Foulds) and SALE ( Frank Knowles). Advertised for man with £ 100 capital and offered regular employment. Told loser he had contract with Progress Film Co. ( false), and induced him to hand over £ 50. Absconded 23rd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Manchester. 115.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 11 10s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 7th inst.— Harold Wellman, aliases Whittle and Cannon, b 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. and h. fair, clean shaven, long face, top teeth believed false, M. or W. back rt. hand ; dress, grey herring- bone overcoat with velvet collar, blue serge suit, bowler hat, double collar, tie, brown shoes, wore two gold rings. Induced loser to cash cheque for above amount, stating that a friend of loser's had sent him ( false). Cheque, No. 79580, on Yorkshire Penny Bank, Ltd., Burnley, was drawn by James Baldwin ( unknown at bank) in favour 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. of accused. Stays in furnished apartments and may be accompanied by his wife, Marjorie Wellman ( not wanted), and daughter, aged 3. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Manchester. 1 Hi. Ormskirk ( Co.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered), at Aughton, 13th inst.— George Whiteley or Whitley, b. 1903, 5ft 6in., c. fair. London accent; dress, brown jacket and waistcoat, believed khaki trousers, soft collar, tie, cap. In possession of army discharge certificate from Buffs Regiment. Spoke of trying to get an assisted passage to Canada or Australia. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. NORTHUMBERLAND. 117.- Tynemouth ( Boro.).— For embezzling £ 3 14s. 3d., 19- 1- 23.- W. M. Lisle, b. about 1881, 5ft. 11 in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), clean shaven, slightly knock- kneed and flat- footed, stoops slightly, prominent nose, receding chin, South Country accent, slow drawling speech, wore pince- nez ; dress, blue serge suit, bowler hat, high linen collar, spats. A traveller for the North Shields Ice and Cold Storage Com- pany. Collected several amounts on behalf of firm and failed to forward same. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tynemouth. 118.- Tynemouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences, lady's no cap shoe, 5 over 6 W on sole, all black soles and waist ; patent cap shoe, size 5, half heel, fair stitch welt.— A Woman who gave names of Mrs. Thompson and Stephenson, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build ; dress ( usually) black clothing and hat. Calls on boot dealers and obtains two rt. or two 1. shoes on approbation, usually states that she wants shoe for an old lady or her mother, and shoe for her daughter, in each case the size is 5. She then visits a branch shop of the same firm in another district and obtains shoes of the same class for the opposite foot. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Tynemouth. WARWICKSHIRE 119.— Birmingham ( City).- For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.- John Robley Wilson, C. R. O. No. 21041- 22, b. 1900, 5ft. ttin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown ( wavy, brushed back over headl, e. blue, clean shaven, snub nose, walks erectly, active gait, refined in speech and very plausible, an inveterate cigarette smoker and addicted to drink : smartly dressed. A clerk ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM. Stole Post Office Savings Bank book belonging to fellow lodger, whose signature he forged on withdrawal notice and obtained money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. WORC ESTERSHIRE. 120.— Kidderminster ( Boro.).— For being con- cerned with Richard Dwyer ( in custody) in breaking and entering Opera House and stealing pair dk. cloth dress trousers, chocolate, etc., 20th inst.— A Man who gave name of Harold Baxter, b. 1902 ( looks older), about 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, clean shaven, London accent; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. trousers, grey tweed cap, collar and tie. In possession of card issued by Wolver- hampton Labour Exchange. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Kidderminster. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 121.— Hull ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), 16th inst., lady's gold English lever watch, keywind, Edwin Davis, Kirkgate, Bradford, inside back of case; gold medal, C. H. and C. Harding, Won Queen's Bowling Cup, 1921, inscribed thereon.— George Harris, b. 1883, 5ft. 6in., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, London accent; dress, brown and green mixture coat and trousers, blue waistcoat, grey trilby hat with black band, brown jersey, soft collar ( burnt at ends), black and grey striped tie, grey stockings. Stated he was a ship's cook and acthig as watchman on s. s. British Trade. Absconded 16th inst. without paying. Warrant issued.' Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 122.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) bay pony, flat cart and harness ( recovered). — James Robert Walker, b. about 1900,5ft. 1 or 2in., stiff build, h. dk. brown, clean shaven. A hawker ; native of Middlesbrough.— George William Falloon, b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven. A labourer or hawker ; itative of Middlesbrough. Absconded 19th inst. Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough.